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David Combs talks about the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police, the ethnic makeup of Minneapolis (where Mr. Combs grew up), and the history of policing and police brutality there. He discusses the worldwide movement for social justice that grew from protests against Floyd’s killing, the response to Floyd’s killing in Grand Junction, Colorado, and the protest movement that took shape here. He addresses differences within the local African-American...
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Interview with Helen Campbell and Norman Campbell. Helen and Norman discuss life in Salida, growing up on their ranch and the chores they had to do, vacations up at the North Fork Valley and the town of Shavano, the Almont Dance Pavilion, and the history of the pronunciation of the word 'Salida'.
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A KOTO newscast, from 09/09/1991 To 09/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson, and Lynn Hines. Here are the headlines:
09/09/1991: Funeral services held for Francis Warner. Highway improvements promised to be hot topic at tomorrow's town Council Meeting. Ideas festival sparks debate on energy issues. Imogene pass run completed in harsh conditions; hang gliders and paragliders take to Telluride skies; and we have today's weather.
09/10/1991:...
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A KOTO newscast, from 5/13/1991 To 5/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
5/13/1991: Town burn pile is snuffed after complaints from Shandoka residents; postponement asked on challenge to electric rates. Library users can now access the Marmot database system. Valley floor owner offers trails easement. We have a report on Tuesday's Town Council reports from Marshalls and Sheriffs. Today's weather and a personal...
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A KOTO newscast, from 8/14/1991 To 8/26/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Geoff Hanson. Here are the headlines:
8/14/1991: Coroner makes positive ID of Sam Claussen. Commissioners will hear appeal on Gray Brothers logging permit. Airlines will meet to discuss proposed passenger tax. Peter, Paul & Mary rated "a magical evening". Mountain Village breaks ground on ownership housing. We've got local briefs, today's weather forecast, and a personal commentary.
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Joe Williams talks about his life just before being drafted into service during the Vietnam War. He addresses his doubts about the purpose of the war, his misgivings about going to Vietnam as part of the US Army’s infantry, and his general disillusionment with the war. He remembers his impressions of the Vietnamese people. He speaks about general aspects of life in the US Army during war time. He remembers being assigned to the 1st Aviation Brigade,...
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Jack Sprengle talks about his family’s move to Steamboat Springs in 1941, time spent in the Army in Korea, his marriage, raising a family and his 34-year career at the Routt County National Bank. He also discusses his time spent on the Old Town Hot Springs Board, as well as service on the City and County Planning Commissions.
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A KOTO newscast, from 7/11/1991 To 7/22/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Lynn Hines, Geoff Hansen. Here are the headlines:
7/11/1991: In the headlines, promoters expect a manageable midsummer, music crowd; Cars, campers, hikers, and bikers compete for Bear Creek Road. Telluride Academy offers free science lectures. Marshalls say thefts and vandalism are on the rise. County will consider further protection of scenic views. Ridgeway, the town that wouldn't...
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Interview with Ted Argys, b. April 6, 1921 and died Sept. 25, 2009. Ted discusses the mischief he used to get into as a boy, life in the U.S. Army, and his career once he got out of the service. Interviewed June 24, 2003.
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A government entomology laboratory on North Seventh Street (later located off Twelfth Street), begun and administered by Wayland Arthur Shands. This laboratory researched a bug-spread viral infection of sugar beet plants. The infection was colloquially dubbed ‘curly top’. The viral infection was such a significant issue that the Department of Agriculture opened additional research centers in Twin Falls, Idaho; Riverside, California; and Las Cruces,...
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Interview with siblings Norman Colin Campbell and Helen Louise Campbell Drake in Delta, Colo. Norman was born June 3, 1927 and died Oct. 9, 2012 and Helen was born March 4, 1933 and died Jan. 6, 2006. They discuss attending Valley View School, square dancing at the band pavilion in Alpine Park, and growing up on their farm in Salida, Colorado.
